What you think.....

Guys,

I'm finally sitting the Sec+ exam this Monday. 7/30. I'm passing almost eveything. I'm still lacking the Organization / Infrastructure Security by like 20%.

I had to schedule the exam because i would drag it out even longer (1st time attempting a Cert Exam

*nervous*). I took a class that "prepares" you for this exam. I didnt think the class alone was enough.

I purchased the Preplogic Test engine software (came with a voucher). What do you guys think about reading the explanations of the questions? I 've been reading them hoping it explains why the answer what it is.
I also printed the TechNotes and read over those. I'm in the process of re-reading some areas like Organization Security.

I also have some other practice tests (transcender/cramsessions) that I've looking over. Doing pretty much the same as the PrepLogic tests.

I only have a couple more days!

Any suggestions ....

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ksimpson

Yea. those transcender / cramsession test are the free ones

matradley

Have you tried the question pool on this website - http://www.mcmcse.com/forums/exams/ ?

ksimpson

Oh yea. I have those too!!

Just the free pool tho. I have them printed!!

I think I really have too much. I dont think I will be able to look at everything before the date. I been studying for this thing off and on for several/few months. I went ahead and asked the date. I have been studying every night since I scheduled it 1 1/2 weeks ago.

ksimpson

hmmm.

A DNS server uses a specific port number. Choose this port number from the options.

A. Port 32
B. Port 1,024
C. Port 65,535
D. Port 16,777,134

Ahhhhhh,
where is the correct answer?

This is the Explanation it gave......

Port 53 is used for DNS Name Queries.

hahaha.

ksimpson

oh yea. the answer was (B).

But the the Explanation it got it correct.

snadam

ksimpson wrote:

Guys,

I'm finally sitting the Sec+ exam this Monday. 7/30. I'm passing almost eveything. I'm still lacking the Organization / Infrastructure Security by like 20%.

I had to schedule the exam because i would drag it out even longer (1st time attempting a Cert Exam *nervous*). I took a class that "prepares" you for this exam. I didnt think the class alone was enough.

I purchased the Preplogic Test engine software (came with a voucher). What do you guys think about reading the explanations of the questions? I 've been reading them hoping it explains why the answer what it is.
I also printed the TechNotes and read over those. I'm in the process of re-reading some areas like Organization Security.

I also have some other practice tests (transcender/cramsessions) that I've looking over. Doing pretty much the same as the PrepLogic tests.

I only have a couple more days!

Any suggestions ....

books like the sybex 3rd edition could help. With my experience, they presented the info quite well in both those subject you are having difficulty in. My suggestion is to pick up a book this weekend and start reading the chapters that you are struggling with. Another option, you could even download the e-book a fraction of the price the actual book is, and have the info instantly.

Good Luck!!!

ksimpson

Thanks, I'll look into it.!

seuss_ssues

I would hesitate building my study habits around practice tests. Its far to easy to memorize the answers rather than understand why they were chosen.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend a good book fo use on this exam. I just sorta googled alot.

matradley

My recommendation would be the Sybex book. It happens that it has the "CompTIA Curriculum" stamp on it.

ksimpson

Yup. I've read a book witht he CompTIA stamp on it. I've used MeasureUp, PrepLogic, MCMCSE questions, I've had a firewall class, and more practice questions. I like reading the explanations to Q&A's. I've also read the TechNotes and other online media. I have 3 more nights to study before the exam. Ready or Not here I come!!

snadam

good luck, broseph!!!

ksimpson

Thank you!!!

If it means anything......

I got a fortune cookie today and it said....

Your present plans will suceed!

Please let this mean my test!! lol

WingedTek

Goodluck to you tomorrow!! I'm taking the Sec + tomorrow as well at 2pm!

gabrielbtoledo

Good luck to you both. After my XP test, Security+ is my next.

matradley

Best of luck with your Security+! I am sure you will do fine on Monday! Go for the gold!